An applicant plausibly alleged that a test meant to gauge his “workstyle” fit the definition of a lie detector test under Massachusetts law, the judge determined.

India’s employers and workers have launched a joint roadmap for responsible business conduct. This collaboration aims to strengthen labour standards and workplace inclusion. In relation to this, employers’ and workers’ organisations in India have unveiled a Bipartite Roadmap to advance Responsible B

Accenture, the world’s largest consultancy firm, has linked use of artificial intelligence at work to internal promotions.
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Employees who had such opportunities also reported higher job satisfaction and loyalty.

If we don’t focus on building confidence and credibility now, our best people aren’t going to wait around to see what happens next, this expert writes.
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Ghosting in the hiring process is rarely intentional. It’s usually the byproduct of shifting priorities, packed calendars, internal delays, and unclear ownership over who communicates what decisions. And yet, from the candidate’s perspective, the experience of being ghosted still stings — especially

Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has issued fresh guidance on annual leave policies, bringing clarity to how unused vacation days can be carried forward. The update comes as many employees review their time-off plans and discuss leave arrangements with employers. Under the country’s lab

The Indian government’s draft Income-Tax Rules for 2026 propose a significant change for salaried employees. The tax-free limit on meal vouchers and subsidised office meals may go up from Rs 50 per meal to Rs 200 per meal. If approved, this may allow employees to claim up to Rs 1.05 lakh per year as

What is the shadow AI workforce? The shadow AI workforce describes employees using AI tools outside of formal company policies or IT oversight. Much like ‘shadow IT—when staff used unapproved apps or devices in the early 2000s—shadow AI refers to the hidden, unsanctioned use of artificial inte

Lloyds Banking Group says it will ‘learn lessons’ from decision to analyse the personal bank accounts of staff to inform its position in pay talks.
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